JACK TEAGARDEN AND HIS ORCHESTRA – 1941-1943 | The Classics Chronological Series – 874 (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The fifth Classics CD to reissue all of trombonist/vocalist Jack Teagarden's early recordings as a leader has more than its share of gems. A dozen selections feature his 1941 big band, and unlike earlier sessions, there are no indifferent vocals or unnecessary pop baggage. Teagarden is heard in prime form on "Chicks Is Wonderful" (which strangely enough is an instrumental), "St. James Infirmary," "A Hundred Years from Today," and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." There are also two selections that Teagarden performed in the movie Birth of the Blues with Bing Crosby: the classic title cut (sung by Crosby) and "The Waiter and the Porter and the Upstairs Maid" which finds Teagarden, Bing, and Mary Martin all interacting in cheerful form. The last seven numbers on this highly enjoyable CD feature Teagarden jamming with the Capitol International Jazzmen in 1943. He takes three vocals (including "Stars Fell on Alabama") and is well showcased on a previously unissued "Mighty Lak' a Rose." In addition, tenor saxophonist Dave Matthews takes his greatest solo on "In My Solitude"; Billy May takes his hottest trumpet solos throughout the date; pianist Joe Sullivan is a strong asset; and the clarinet spot is taken by either Jimmie Noone or Heinie Beau. "I'm Sorry I Made You Cry" and "'Deed I Do" are both quite hot. Recommended. Scott Yanow  
Tracklist
1    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Dark Eyes    3:16
2    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Prelude In C Sharp Minor    3:19
3    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Chicks Is Wonderful    3:18
4    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Blues To The Lonely    2:58
5    Bing Crosby, Mary Martin With Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    The Waiter And The Porter And The Upstairs Maid    3:08
6    Bing Crosby With Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    The Birth Of The Blues    3:12
7    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Blue River    3:07
8    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    St. James Infirmary    3:13
9    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    What Did I Do To Be So Black And Blue    3:04
10    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    A Hundred Years From Today    2:58
11    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    A Rhythm Hymn    2:58
12    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Prelude To The Blues    3:13
13    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    The Blues Have Got Me    3:07
14    Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra–    Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen    3:04
15    The Capitol International Jazzmen–    Clambake In B Flat    2:46
16    The Capitol International Jazzmen–    Casanova's Lament    2:54
17    The Capitol International Jazzmen–    In My Solitude    2:57
18    The Capitol International Jazzmen–    I'm Sorry I Made You Cry    2:52
19    Jack Teagarden's Chicagoans–    Mighty Lak' A Rose    2:47
20    Jack Teagarden's Chicagoans–    Stars Fell On Alabama    2:57
21    Jack Teagarden's Chicagoans–    'Deed I Do    2:36
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Joe Ferdinando (tracks: 1 to 14), Tony Antonelli (tracks: 1 to 14)
Bass – Art Shapiro (tracks: 15 to 21)
Bass [String Bass] – Arnold Fishkind (tracks: 1 to 10), Myron Shapler (tracks: 11 to 14)
Clarinet – Heinie Beau (tracks: 19 to 21), Jimmie Noone (tracks: 15 to 18)
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone – Danny Polo (tracks: 1 to 14)
Drums – Paul Collins (tracks: 1 to 14), Zutty Singleton (tracks: 15 to 21)
Guitar – Dave Barbour (tracks: 15 to 21), Perry Botkin (tracks: 5 to 10)
Piano – Ernie Hughes (tracks: 1 to 14), Joe Sullivan (tracks: 15 to 21)
Tenor Saxophone – Art Beck (tracks: 1 to 14), Art Moore (tracks: 1 to 14), Dave Matthews (tracks: 15 to 21)
Trombone – Fred Keller (tracks: 11 to 14), Jack Teagarden, Joe Ferrall (tracks: 1 to 14), Jose Gutierrez (tracks: 1 to 14), Seymour Goldfinger (tracks: 1 to 10)
Trumpet – Art Gold (tracks: 11 to 14), Billy May (tracks: 15 to 21), John Fallstitch (tracks: 1 to 10), Pokey Carriere (tracks: 1 to 14), Sid Feller (tracks: 1 to 4), Truman Quigley (tracks: 5 to 14)
Vocals – Bing Crosby (tracks: 5, 6), Jack Teagarden (tracks: 4, 5, 7 to 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20), Mary Martin (tracks: 5)